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Dr. John L. Person M.D., Gastroenterologist

Dr. John L. Person M.D.

Gastroenterologist

(19)
2929 Health Center Drive San Diego California, 92123
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Person is an internist practicing in San Diego, California. Dr. Person specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Person provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1979

Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1979

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1979

Board Certification

Gastroenterology

Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience

Treatments

  • Hepatitis
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hepatitis B
  • Colon Polyps
  • Hepatitis C
  • Pain

Residency

  • Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Gastroenterology; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine  
  • Naval Med Center San Diego  
  • Naval Medical Center - San Diego  
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program   
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

Fellowships

  • Naval Medical Center - San Diego  
  • University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA  

Internships

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

Fellowships

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego, University of Southern California School of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dr. Person credits his motivation and passion for the industry as his keys to success.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Reading

Dr. John L. Person M.D.'s Practice location

2929 Health Center Drive -
San Diego, California 92123
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New patients: 858-939-6531
Fax: 858-874-2351

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Patient Experience with Dr. Person


4.0

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Dr. John L. Person M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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